Motorcyclist goes against traffic, causes three-vehicle pile-up

AMPANG: A three-vehicle pile-up occurred due to a motorcyclist riding his motorcycle against the flow of traffic along the MRR2 near Kampung Pandan.

Ampang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Farouk Eshak said the incident occurred at 5.25am on Saturday (Feb 5) when the motorcyclist rammed his vehicle into a Proton Saga after going against the flow of traffic.

"It caused a Perodua Bezza to hit the rear of the Proton Saga as the driver could not stop in time.

"The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered wounds to his face and legs but the drivers of both cars were not hurt.

"The motorcyclist is receiving treatment at Ampang Hospital," he said when contacted on Saturday.

The accident is being investigated under Section 43 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for careless driving, he added.

"We urge witnesses to come forward by contacting Traffic investigating officer Sjn Nur Nadia Atira at 017-2288085," ACP Mohamad Farouk said.